1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 | P.O. Box 4025, Sacramento, CA 95812  
www.CalRecycle.ca.gov  | (916) 322- 4027 
 California Environmental Protection Agency  
 
Department of  
Resources Recycling and Recovery  Gavin Newsom  
C
alifornia Governor  
Yana  Garcia  
Secretary for Environmental Protection  
Rachel Machi Wagoner  
CalRecycle Director
 
December 8, 2023  
 
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP  
  
O
verview   
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) will be holding an 
informal public workshop to solicit feedback from the public, the regulated community, and other interested persons for draft regulatory language to implement, make specific , 
and clarify SB 1013, Chapter 610, Statutes of 2022.  
A copy of the presentation will be posted in advance of the workshop at CalRecycle 
Public Notices .  
Request for Public Feedback   
At the public workshop CalRecycle will be presenting draft regulations implementing the SB 1013 law to add new beverages and new containers to the California Redemption Value (CRV) program effective on January 1, 2024. The public workshop will cover the following topics:  
• The addition of new container types for wine, distilled spirits, and coolers  
• Adding cancellation for new container types and 25- cent CRV  
• Labeling for new container types and machine- readable labeling  
• Postconsumer recycled plastic requirements and reporting for new container types  
• Processor and recycling center operational requirements for new container types  
• Manufacturer and distributor requirements under SB 1013  
How to Participate in the Workshop  
CalRecycle will hold the hybrid public workshop starting at 10:00 AM (PST) on December 18, 2023, to solicit stakeholder feedback on this matter. The public workshop will be a hybrid in -person and virtual workshop, accessible in person in the Byron Sher 
Auditorium, 2
nd Floor, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814. The auditorium is 
wheelchair accessible. The public workshop will also be accessible virtually via Zoom for direct participation and via Webcast for observation only.  The public workshop will 
also be accessible virtually via Zoom for direct participation and via Webcast for observation only.  
1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 | P.O. Box 4025, Sacramento, CA 95812  
www.CalRecycle.ca.gov  | (916) 322- 4027 
 Simultaneous Spanish interpretation will be available in- person at the workshop and 
remotely via Zoom or webcast. For in- person interpretation services, headsets will be 
available and can be provided by CalRecycle staff prior to or during the workshop. If you 
need interpretation services in a language other than Spanish, please notify the 
Department at regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov  by by December 15, 2023, and we will do 
our best to accommodate your request.  
Instructions for how to access the Zoom meeting (registration required) or Webcast (no 
registration required) are included below.   
Public Workshop for SB 1013 Addition of New Beverage Containers Regulations  
Date:   December 18, 2023  
Time:  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PST)  
Location to Attend In- Person:  Byron Sher Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 1001 I Street, 
Sacramento CA, 95814 
Registration Link to Attend Via Zoom  
Observe via Webcast  
Please note that Webcast participants will not be able to provide comments. If you are 
participating remotely and anticipate providing comments, it is recommended to join through Zoom, or to email any comments to
 regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov . No 
registration is necessary to view the Webcast.   
Important   
Interested parties and members of the public will be able to submit general comments and responses both in- person and via Zoom. Written feedback and questions may also 
be submitted prior to the workshop and after the workshop has concluded in one of the following ways:   
• CalRecycle’s public comment portal: 
SB 1013 Addition of New Beverage 
Containers Informal Rulemaking Workshop;  
• via email to regulations@calrecycle.ca.gov  with the subject line “SB 1013 
Addition of New Beverage Containers Regulations”;  
• or via mail to:  
Claire Derksen  
SB 1013 Addition of New Beverage Containers Regulations  
Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery, Regulations Unit  
 1001 “I” Street, MS -24B  
 Sacramento, CA 95814 
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 DRAFT PROPOSED REGULATION TEXT  
SB 1013 ADDITION OF NEW BEVERAGE CONTAINERS 
DIVISION OF RECYCLING  
DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY  
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS  
Note: Amendments are shown in underline to indicate additions and strikeout  to indicate 
deletions from the existing regulatory text. The symbol “* * * *” means the intervening 
text not proposed for amendment is not shown.  
TITLE 14  
DIVISION 2  
CHAPTER 5  
AMEND:  
SUBCHAPTER 1  
SUBCHAPTER 3  
SUBCHAPTER 4  
SUBCHAPTER 5  
SUBCHAPTER 6  
SUBCHAPTER 11.1  
SUBCHAPTER 12  
Adopt sections 2205 and 2243, California Code of Regulations, title 14.  
Amend sections 2000, 2200, 2230, 2231, 2240, 2301, 2305, 2310, 2320, 2400, 2401, 2500, 2501, 2535, 2830, 2831.1, 2831.5, 2834, 2835, 2900, California Code of Regulations, title 14.  
 
S
ection  2000. Definitions  
(3.05) “Bag in box” means  a  beverage container  containing  wine,  distilled  spirits,  or wine 
and distilled  spirit  cooler  that has  both of the following:  
(A) A n interior  flexible bag with a valve to dispense a beverage . Page 2 of 39 
 (B) An exterior  rigid box with the valve  described in subparagraph (A) designed to 
extend through the box  to dispense the beverage. The box is not required to be 
rectangular in shape.  
… 
(4) “Cancellation” means the act of removing the refund value of an empty beverage 
container by any of the following actions:  
… 
(C) Plastic empty beverage containers shall be deemed cancelled when the original 
form has been so altered as to make its reconstitution physically impossible.  
 
(D) A bag in box, multi -l ayer pouch, or paperboard carton shall  be deemed  cancelled 
when the original form has been so altered as to make its reconstitution physically 
impossible.  
(DE) Bimetal empty beverage containers shall be deemed cancelled by densification 
sufficient to ensure that separation of a single container is no longer possible, or by 
shredding, milling, or nuggeting.  
(EF) Any empty beverage container shall be deemed cancelled when it is permanently 
exported from the State and export verified in accordance with subsections 2420(d)(1), (2) and (3) of these regulations  Regulations  provided that, if aluminum beverage 
containers, they are first densified to no less than 15 pounds per cubic foot,  or 
shredded.  
(FG) Any empty beverage container shall be deemed cancelled when it is delivered to a 
location of end use and the delivery verified in accordance with subsections 2420(d)(1), 
(2) and (3) of these regulations  Regulations  provided that the following requirements are 
met:  
1. aluminum beverage containers are first densified to not less than 15 pounds per cubic foot, or shredded.
 
2. glass beverage containers are delivered to a location of end use, which includes a beneficiating processor, as defined in Public Resources Code section 14503.6.
 
… 
(31.5) "M ulti -layer  pouch" means a beverage container  containing  wine,  distilled  spirits,  
or wine and distilled  spirit  cooler  with a flexible body that contains more than one layer 
of material, with at least  one layer consisting of plastic and one l ayer consisting of a 
type of material  other than plastic . 
… Page 3 of 39 
 (33.5) “Paperboard carton” means a beverage container  containing  wine,  distilled  
spirits,  or wine and distilled  spirit  cooler  that is semi -rigid and that contains more than 
one layer of material, with at least one layer consisting of paperboard. 
… 
(34.8) “Pouch” means a beverage container with a flexible body.  
… 
(37) “Redeem” means to return an empty beverage container, including, but not limited 
to, a beverage container that  which  bears the message as required  specified  in Section  
section 14561 of the Act , to a certified recycling or processing facility and receive refund 
value for the container.  
(38) “Redeemable Beverage Container” means a container,  including, but not limited to, 
a beverage container that  which  bears the message as required  specified  in Section 
section 14561 of the Act , which  and has an established refund value.  
(39) “Redemption Weight” is the weight of empty California  redemption- labeled  
beverage containers, including, but not limited to, beverage container s that bear the 
message specified in s ection 14561 of the Act . 
... 
(41) “Rejected Container” means a California  redemption- labeled beverage container,  
including, but not limited to, a beverage container that bears the message specified in 
section 14561 of the Act,  which a container manufacturer or beverage manufacturer 
elects to recycle or dispose of without paying any applicable processing fee, or which a 
distributor elects to recycle or dispose of without paying the redemption payment. “Rejected containers” includes container tops, lids, or other components which bear th e 
message as required specified  in Section  section 14561 of the Act.  
… 
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5(b), 14536(b), 14536.1 and 14599, Public Resources 
Code. Reference: Sections 14500, 14501(f), 14503, 14503.6, 14504, 14505, 14506.5, 14509.5(b), 14511.7, 14512, 14512.5, 14513, 14514.4.1, 14514.7, 14517, 14518, 14518.5, 14519.5, 14520, 14520.5, 14520.6, 14522.5, 14524, 14525.5.1, 14526, 14530, 14530.2, 14536(a), 14537, 14538, 14539, 14550, 14552, 14561, 14571.2, 14571.8(b), 
14572, 14573, 14573.5, 14573.51, 14574, 14575(a) and 14575(b), Public Resources 
Code.  
Section  2200. Labeling Required  
(a) A beverage manufacturer shall, prior to the offer for sale, sale, or transfer of nonrefillable beverage containers in the state by the beverage manufacturer, label every nonrefillable beverage container with the message as required specified in Section  
section 14561(a) of the Act.  Page 4 of 39 
 (1) Prior to, or at the time of, the initial registration, a beverage manufacturer shall 
provide samples of their proposed labels or the beverage container, for each container 
type to the Division for approval, prior to the sale or transfer of beverage containers in 
the state.   
(2) (1) A currently registered beverage manufacturer , a person applying for beverage 
manufacturer registration, or a person planning to apply for beverage manufacturer 
registration may choose to submit to the Division  department , any product label or the 
beverage container for review and approval. However, should the Division  department  
deem it necessary to request any product label or the beverage container, the beverage 
manufacturer shall submit the product label or the beverage container for review and 
approval.  
(3) (2) All nonrefillable beverage containers sold, on and after the effective date of 
inclusion under the Act, by any person to a distributor, dealer, or consumer shall be 
labeled in accordance with this section.  
(b) Beverage containers shall be clearly, prominently, and indelibly marked as indicated 
in subsection (a)  specified in section 14561(a) of the Act  by painting, printing, scratch 
embossing, raised letter embossing, or permanent ink jetting, in the specific manner 
indicated in paragraphs (1), (2), (3) , or (4), (5), (6), or (7): 
(1) Metal containers, excluding metal bottles, shall be marked on the top end of the container in minimum lettering size at least 3/16 inch in height. Metal containers, 
excluding metal bottles, with a top lid of two inches or less in diameter shall have a 
minimum lettering size of at least ⅛ i nch in height.  
(A) Scratch embossed lettering shall be of a minimum width of 0.004 inch of disturbed 
surface metal.  
(2) Glass containers and plastic containers shall be free of notations resembling “No 
Deposit --No Return,” and shall be marked either:  
(A) Along the bottom edge of the container body label in minimum lettering size at least 3/16 inch in height;  
(B) On or in a secondary label in minimum lettering size at least 3/16 inch in height; or  
(C) On a container body label or secondary label with contrasting colors with legible lettering in minimum lettering size at least ⅛ inch in height. Contrasting colors shall direct the reader to the message required specified in section 14561(a) of the Act . 
(3) Plastic portion- controlled cups that have peelable, heat sealed lids that are not 
resealable, shall be marked in a minimum lettering size of at least ⅛ inch in height on either the side of the container only, or on the lid and bottom of the container.  
(4) Metal bottles shall be marked on the side of the bottle in minimum lettering size at least 3/16 inch in height.  Page 5 of 39 
 (5) A plastic #1- 7 pouch or a multi -layer pouch shall be marked using one of the 
following methods:   
(A) On the front or back of the container body in minimum lettering size at least 3/16 
inch in height; or   
(B) On the front or back of the container body with contrasting colors with legible 
lettering in minimum lettering size at least 1/8 inch in height. Contrasting colors shall 
direct the reader to the message specified in section 14561(a) of the Act.   
(6) A paperboard carton shall be marked using one of the following methods:   
(A) On the front, back, or side of the container body in minimum lettering size at least 
3/16 inch in height; or   
(B) On the front, back, or side of the container body with contrasting colors with legible 
lettering in minimum lettering size at least 1/8 inch in height. Contrasting colors shall 
direct the reader to the message specified in section 14561(a) of the Act.   
(7) A bag in box shall be marked in minimum lettering size at least 3/16 inch in height. 
The CRV label shall be located on the front, back , or side panel of the box. The CRV 
label shall not be located on the panel which provides access to the dispenser. The 
interior flexible  bag shall not be marked with the CRV message.   
(c) Labeling  a beverage container pursuant to this section constitutes self -certification 
by the beverage manufacturer that the label ing is compliant with the Act and these 
Regulations.  
Authority: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 
14504, 14505, 14506, 14561 and 14575, Public Resources Code.  
 
Section 2205. Machine -Readable Labeling  
(a) A quick response (QR) code, universal product code, or similar machine- readable 
indicia capabl e of being digitally scanned may be printed, embossed, stamped, labeled, 
or otherwise marked on a beverage container to indicate the CRV redemption eligibility  
instead of the labeling specified in section 2200 of these Regulations . 
(b) The beverage container labeling shall clearly indicate the purpose of the machine-
readable indicia using one of the following methods : 
(1) Marking the message “Deposit Refund”  clearly and prominently adjacent to or within  
the machine- readable indicia.   
(2) C learly and prominently marking the chasing arrows symbol within the machine-
readable indicia.  This method is only allowed for beverage container s that are 
recyclable, as described in section 42355.51 of the Public Resources Code, and that 
routinely become feedstock used in the production of new products or packaging.   Page 6 of 39 
 (c) (1) The machine- readable indicia shall be clearly and prominently marked in a 
contrasting color to the label or container  on which it is marked. 
(2) The machine- readable indicia shall be at least 1/2 inch in height and width.  For a 
beverage container with a maximum capacity equal to or less than 50 milliliters, the 
machine- readable indicia shall be at least 1/4 inch in height and width.  
(3) The machine- readable indicia shall be marked in the following manner:  
(A) Metal containers, excluding metal bottles, shall be marked in such a way that 
ensures the machine- readable indicia is still able to be scanned if the metal container is 
dented or flattened. 
(B) Glass containers  and plastic containers  shall be marked along the bottom edge of 
the container body label.or anywhere on a secondary label.  
(C) Plastic portion -controlled cups that have peelable, heat sealed lids that are not 
resealable, shall be marked on either the side of the container only, or on the lid and 
bottom of the container.  
(D) Metal bottles shall be marked on the side of the bottle.  
(E) A plastic #1- 7 pouch or a multi -layer pouch shall be marked on the front or back of 
the container body.  
(F) A paperboard carton shall be marked on the front, back, or side of the container 
body.  
(G) A bag in box shall be marked on the front, back, or side panel of the box. The 
machine- readable indicia shall not be located on the panel which provides access to the 
dispenser. The interior flexible bag shall not be marked with the machine- readable 
indicia.  
(d) A beverage container that includes a machine- readable indicia pursuant to this 
section shall include a toll -free telephone number  or internet website on the beverage 
container for customer assistance to address technical or security issues related to 
scanning the machine- readable indicia.  
(e) (1) Upon scanning the machine- readable indicia, the message required by section 
14561(a) of the Act shall appear separately and before any other information. The 
message specified in section 14561(a) of the Act shall be visible immediately without 
having to scroll, open any additional page, or click on any additional link.  
(2) The text or other information linked to the machine- readable indicia shall conform to 
the standards set forth in the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)  2.0 
published in 2008 by the World Wide Web Consortium. The entirety of the Web Content 
Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 published in 2008 are incorporated by reference. Page 7 of 39 
 (f) A beverage manufacturer  that marks a beverage container pursuant to this section 
shall submit the following at the request of the department within 10 business days of 
the request:  
(1) The machine- readable indicia displayed on the beverage container sold, transferred, 
or offered for sale by the beverage manufacturer.  
(2) The text or other information linked to the machine- readable indicia displayed on the 
beverage container sold, transferred, or offered for sale by the beverage manufacturer.  
(g) A beverage container marked with a machine- readable indicia pursuant to this 
section that does not l ink to text or other information that satisfies the requirements of 
this section when scanned shall not be redeemable for the refund value.  The failure of 
the machine- readable indicia to link to text or other information that satisfies the 
requirements of this section when scanned is a violation of this section by the beverage 
manufacturer and subject to penalties available under the Act and these Regulations.  
(h) Marking a beverage container with a machine- readable indicia pursuant to this 
section constitutes self -certification by the beverage manufacturer that the machine-
readable indicia is compliant with the Act and these Regulations.  
Authority: Section 14530.5, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 14561, Public 
Resources Code.  
 
Section  2230. Applicability  
(a) Except where other persons are responsible as provided in subsections subdivisions  
(b) and (c), in addition to the general requirements of subchapter 2 of these regulations  
Regulations , a beverage manufacturer shall be responsible for the registration, 
recordkeeping, reporting, and processing fee payment requirements of this article.  
(b) (1) An out -of-state vendor, holding a certificate of compliance with the Department of 
Alcoholic Beverage Control, of beer and  other malt beverages located outside of 
California which sells or transfers filled beverage containers to California shall, pursuant 
to Section section  14575(g)(2) of the Act, be deemed to be the beverage manufacturer 
for payment of processing fees and shall be responsible for the registration, 
recordkeeping, reporting, and payment responsibilities described in sections 2231, 
2235(d), 2240, and 2245.  
(2) An out -of-s tate vendor, holding a direct shipper permit  issued by the Department of 
Alcoholic Beverage Control, for beverages manufactured outside the state and sold 
directly to consumers within the state shall, pursuant to s ection 14575(g)(2) of the Act, 
be deemed to be the beverage manufacturer for payment of processing fees , and shall 
be responsible for the registration, recordkeeping, reporting, and payment 
responsibilities described in sections 2231, 2235(d), 2240, and 2245, for those 
beverages . Page 8 of 39 
 (c) A beverage manufacturer shall notify the Division  department  in writing if another 
entity has agreed to report and make payments on the beverage manufacturer's behalf. 
The beverage manufacturer shall submit to the Division  department  a copy of the 
written agreement between the beverage manufacturer and the entity, which has 
agreed to report and make payments on the beverage manufacturer's behalf. A copy of 
the written agreement shall be submitted to the Division  department  within twenty (20) 
working days of the initial agreement. Any subsequent changes to the agreement, 
including termination of the agreement, shall also be submitted to the Division  
department  within twenty (20) working days of that change. The agreement shall include 
but is not limited to:  
(1) The name of each entity involved in the agreement.  
(2) The beverage manufacturer identification number of each entity.  
(3) The business and mailing address(es) of each entity.  
(4) A statement signed and dated by an authorized representative from each entity 
indicating one entity has agreed to report and pay for another.  
(5) Clearly indicate the beverage manufacturer(s) reporting and paying on behalf of the 
other.  
(6) Clearly indicate who the beverage manufacturer(s) is reporting and paying on behalf 
of. 
(d) By June 30 of each year, a beverage manufacturer shall provide the Division  
department  a listing of all entities with which the beverage manufacturer has entered 
into an agreement, pursuant to subsection subdivision  (c). 
(e) A beverage manufacturer shall apprise the Division  department  of any changes to 
the information provided pursuant to Section  section 2231 within twenty (20) working 
days of that change.  
(f) Nothing in this article shall be construed to require the Division  department  to transfer 
any of the responsibilities set forth in this article, nor shall the Division  department  be 
prohibited from holding the in- state beverage manufacturer, distributor, dealer, and/or 
consumer liable for any due and unpaid processing fees.  
 
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: 
Sections 14505, 14506 and 14575(g), Public Resources Code.  
 
Section  2231. Registration  
(a) In order to meet the reporting and payment requirements pursuant to Sections  
sections  2240 and 2245 of these regulations  Regulations , a beverage manufacturer 
shall register with the Division  department  and receive a Beverage Manufacturer 
Identification Number issued by the Division  department . 
(b) A beverage manufacturer shall contact the Division  department  prior to the initial 
sale or transfer of beverages, as defined by Section section  14504 of the Act. A 
beverage manufacturer shall:  Page 9 of 39 
 (1) Provide the legal name of the entity and the “Doing Business As” (DBA) name(s);  
(2) Provide the Federal Tax Identification Number (also known as an Employer 
Identification Number);  
(3) (A) Provide the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Certificate of Compliance 
Number, if an out -of-state beer or other malt  beverage manufacturer;  
(B) Provide the D epartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control  direct shipper permit number, 
if an out -of-state beverage manufacturer of beverages manufactured outside the state 
and sold directly to consumers within the state  with the direct shipper permit;  
(4) Provide the physical business address;  
(5) Provide the mailing address;  
(6) Provide, if applicable, additional business addresses, including;  
(A) Rented, leased, or owned California warehouse(s);  
(B) Sales office(s);  
(C) Corporate office(s); and  
(D) Other.  
(7) Provide primary and secondary contact information, including name, title, telephone number, e- mail address, facsimile number, and website, as applicable;  
(8) Indicate the type of business ownership structure:  
(A) Sole Proprietorship;  
(B) Married Co -Ownership;  
(C) Corporation;  
(D) Non Profit Corporation;  
(E) Cooperative;  
(F) Limited Liability Company;  
(G) General Partnership;  
(H) Limited Partnership;  
(I) Limited Liability Partnership; or  
(J) Other.  
(9) Provide the effective date of beverage sales or transfer in California;  Page 10  of 39 
 (10) Indicate if beverages are offered for sale or transfer, or proposed to be offered for 
sale or transfer to common carriers;  
(11) Indicate if free beverage samples are offered, or proposed to be offered in California;  
(12) Provide the types of beverages, their container types, and container sizes offered for sale or transfer, or proposed to be offered for sale or transfer in California;  
(13) Indicate if the beverages for sale or transfer are refillable or nonrefillable;  
(14) Provide the name and contact information of beverage suppliers, co- packers, and 
/or bottlers;  
(15) Indicate whether beverages are purchased or supplied from an entity outside of California;  
(16) Identify the entities in California to which beverages are sold or transferred, including distributor contact information, if applicable.  
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 14506 and 14575, Public Resources Code.  
 
Section  2235. Recordkeeping  
A beverage manufacturer shall maintain the following records in accordance with the general requirements set forth in section 2085 of subchapter 2 of these regulations  
Regulations . 
(a) Transactions with a Container Manufacturer. A beverage manufacturer shall maintain the following records evidencing the receipt of beverage containers or components thereof. Such records shall include all bills of lading, other shipping documents, and the 
following information:
 
(1) Date of receipt of shipment;  
(2) Quantity, material type, size, and component type, if applicable, of beverage 
containers or components in shipment;  
(3) Full name and address of shipper; and  
(4) Cancelled checks or other proof of payment (receipts), invoices, and statements regarding container manufacturers' payment or credit for processing fees pursuant to the Act.
 
(b) Rejected Containers. A beverage manufacturer shall maintain records of any recycling, processing, or other disposition of rejected containers and any payments therefor. These records shall include receipts or statements signed by the recycling Page 11 of 39 
 center, processor, or other recipient. Such receipts or statements shall state the weight 
by material type of rejected containers and any payment made or credit granted therefor.
 
(c) Sales and Transfers of Beverage Containers by a Beverage Manufacturer. A beverage manufacturer shall maintain records, by individual sale or transfer, of all sales or transfers of beverage containers to distributors, dealers, or consumers, and any paym ents made therefor. The records shall include all of the following:
 
(1) The number, by material type, of beverage containers sold or transferred to dealers, distributors, or consumers;
 
(2) The date of the sale or transfer;  
(3) The full name and address of the buyer or other transferee, and shipping name and address if different; and
 
(4) Proof of payment for the beverage containers sold or transferred, such as invoices 
and statements.  
(d) Processing Fee Report Records. A beverage manufacturer shall retain a copy of the 
Beverage Manufacturer Report, submitted to the Division department  pursuant to 
section 2240 of this subchapter, and proof of payment and receipts for processing fee payments made to the Division  department . 
(e) Documentation of minimum recycled plastic content for beverage containers containing any percentage of minimum recycled plastic content evidencing the recycled 
plastic content of beverage containers sold or transferred to distributors, dealers, or 
cons umers. Suitable records for examination and audit by the Department  department  
shall include all of the following:  
(1) Material data sheets and purchase records associated with the beverage container and beverage container components,
 
(2) Manifests, bills of lading or other sales documents to show shipping of beverage containers with postconsumer material content,
 
(3) Purchase records of postconsumer recycled material and virgin material used to manufacture beverage containers,
 
(4) Certifications made by a container manufacturer of the postconsumer recycled material content of the beverage containers, and
 
(5) Financial, transactional, or legal documentation provided by the container manufacturer that documents the postconsumer recycled material content of the beverage containers.
 
(f) A beverage manufacturer shall maintain records of any pay on behalf of agreements, 
including:  Page 12  of 39 
 (1) Copy of the signed agreement for each beverage manufacturer.  
(2) For beverage manufacturers that are reporting on behalf of other beverage 
manufacturers:  
(A) Number of containers reported for each beverage manufacturer by each beverage 
manufacturer’s department -issued identification number by month.  
(B) Processing fees paid by container material type reported for each beverage 
manufacturer by each beverage manufacturer’s d epartment -issued identification 
number by month.  
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: 
Sections 14537, 14547, 14549.3, 14552 and 14575, Public Resources Code.  
 
Section  2240. Reporting (This version of section 2240 operative 1/1/2024 pursuant to 
the AB 793 regulations)  
(a) For each month during which a processing fee applies to any beverage container  
material type sold or transferred by a beverage manufacturer, the appropriate beverage 
manufacturer, as determined by section 2230, shall prepare and submit to the Division  
department  the Beverage Manufacturer Report. The Beverage Manufacturer Report 
shall contain the following information in accordance with the general requirements for 
reporting as  contained in section 2090 of these regulations  Regulations . 
(1) Sales and Transfers of Beverage Containers Subject to a Processing Fee. Each report shall contain all of the following information:  
(A) The beverage manufacturer's name, address, manufacturer identification number,  
contact person, and telephone number of contact person;  
(B) The reporting period;  
(C) The number of beverage containers, by material type, sold or transferred in or  into 
this state during the reporting period which are subject to a processing fee;  
(D) The amount of the processing fee per beverage container and material type (“unit  
fee”);  
(E) The amount of the processing fee payment for each material type, calculated by  
multiplying the beverage container count for each material type by the applicable 
processing fee per container;  
(F) The amount of the total processing fee payment due, which is equal to the sum of  
the processing fee payments by material type pursuant to subsection (5)  subparagraph 
(E); and  
(G) The signature of an authorized representative and date signed.  Page 13  of 39 
 (2) For beverage manufacturers with a pay on behalf of agreement and reporting on 
behalf of other beverage manufacturers, the report shall contain all of the following 
information: 
(A) Separately identify the number of containers by material type for each beverage 
manufacturer by each beverage manufacturer’s d epartment -issued identification 
number by month.  
(B) Separately identify the processing fees by container material type for each beverage 
manufacturer by each beverage manufacturer’s d epartment -issued identification 
number by month.  
(C) Total of all containers and processing fees to be paid for the reporting period by 
material type.  
(2) (3) The Beverage Manufacturer Report shall be submitted no later than the tenth day  
of the second month following the month of sales. For example, sales of January 2010 
shall be reported no later than March 10, 2010; sales of February 2010 shall be reported no later than April 10, 2010; sales of March 2010 shall be reported no later  
than May 10, 2010, etc.  
(b) For each year, a beverage manufacturer of a beverage sold in a plastic beverage c
ontainer shall prepare and submit to the Division  department  the plastic beverage 
container virgin and postconsumer resin report. The plastic beverage container virgin 
and postconsumer  resin report shall contain all of the following information in 
accordance with the general  requirements for reporting as contained in section 2090 of 
these regulations  Regulations . 
(1) Plastic beverage container virgin and postconsumer resin report. Each report shall  
contain all of the following information:  
(A) The beverage manufacturer’s name and unique manufacturer identification number;  
and  
(i) A separate report must be submitted for each manufacturer identification number.  
(B) The reporting period; and  
(C) The amount of virgin plastic, by resin type and in pounds , including caps and labels,   
used in beverage containers subject to the California Redemption Value for sale or  
transfer in the state . This shall include any component that is part of or affixed to the 
beverage container at the point of sale, such as caps, labels, straws, or dispensing 
valves; and 
(D) The amount of postconsumer recycled plastic material, by resin type and in pounds,  
including caps and labels,  used in beverage containers subject to the California 
Redemption Value for sale or transfer in the state . This shall include any component that Page 14  of 39 
 is part of or affixed to the beverage container at the point of sale, such as caps, labels, 
straws, or dispensing valves ; and   
(i) Any non- numerical answer for the amount of postconsumer recycled plastic  material 
in pounds shall be treated as a zero for purposes of calculating the postconsumer 
recycled plastic material content of a plastic beverage container and potential 
administrative penalties pursuant to subdivision c of section 14547 of the Public 
Resources Code.  
(E) The printed name, title, email address, and signature of the person preparing the 
report; and  
(i) The Signature block shall state the information in the report is true and correct,  
subject to penalty of perjury, and the person signing is authorized to do so; and  
(F) The date and the place the report was signed.  
(2) The plastic beverage container virgin and postconsumer resin report shall be 
submitted no later than March 1 of each year for plastic beverage containers subject to  
the California Redemption Value for sale in the state for the previous calendar year and 
to the Division  department  by email to MarketInformation@CalRecycle.ca.gov or by mail 
to Statistical Information Section, Division of Recycling, Department of Resources  
Recycling and Recovery, P.O. Box 4025, Sacramento, California, 95812- 4025.  
(3) If a co mponent  that is part of or affixed to a bag in box, multi -layer pouch, or 
paperboard carton at the point of sale is resin type PETE #1, HDPE #2, V #3, LDPE #4, 
PP #5, PS #6 , or Other #7, the beverage manufacturer shall report that component 
under the relevant resin type.  
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 14504, 14505, 14547, 14549.3, 14552 and 14575, Public Resources Code.  
 
Section  2243. Postconsumer Recycled Plastic Requirements and Reporting 
The total amount of plastic in bags in boxes, multi -layer pouches, or paperboard cartons 
sold in the state by a beverage manufacturer shall, on average, contain no less than the 
following percentages of postconsumer recycled plastic per year out of the total amount 
of plastic contained in the beverage containers : 
(a) Between the effective date of this section and December 31, 2026: 15 percent.  
(b) Between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2031:  25 percent.  
(c) On and after January 1, 2032: 50 percent.  
Authority cited: Section 14530.5, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 14504, 
14547 and 14549.3, Public Resources Code.  Page 15  of 39 
  
Subchapter 4. Distributors  (§ 2300 et seq. ) 
Section 2300. Applicability  
(a) In addition to the general requirements of subchapter 2 of these regulations  
Regulations , a distributor shall be responsible for the registration, recordkeeping, 
reporting, and redemption payment requirements of this article.  
(b) A distributor shall notify the Division department in writing if another entity has 
agreed to report and make payments on the distributor's behalf within twenty (20) 
working days of the initial agreement. Any subsequent changes to the agreement, including termination of the agreement, shall also be submitt ed to the Division 
department within twenty (20) working days of that change. The distributor shall provide 
the Division department with the following information:  
(1) The name of each entity involved in the agreement.  
(2) The distributor identification number of each entity.  
(3) The business and mailing address(es) of each entity.  
(4) A statement signed and dated by an authorized representative from each entity 
indicating one entity has agreed to report and pay for another.  
(5) Clearly indicate the distributor(s) reporting and paying on behalf of the other.  
(6) Clearly indicate who the distributor(s) is reporting and paying on behalf of.  
(c) By June 30 of each year, a distributor shall provide the Division department a listing 
of all entities with which the distributor has entered into an agreement, pursuant to 
subsection subdivision  (b). 
(d) A distributor shall apprise the Division department of any changes to the information 
provided pursuant to Section section  2301 within twenty (20) working days of that 
change.  
(e) Nothing in this article shall be construed to require the Division department to 
transfer any of the responsibilities set forth in this article, nor shall the Division 
department be prohibited from holding the in- state distributor, dealer, and/or consumer 
liable for any due and unpaid redemption payments.  
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 14511, 14523, 14537 and 14550, Public Resources Code.
 
 
 
Section  2301. Registration  Page 16  of 39 
 (a) (1) In order to meet the reporting and payment requirements pursuant to Sections  
sections  2310 and 2320 of these regulations  Regulations , a distributor shall register with 
the Division  department  and receive a Distributor Identification Number issued by the 
Division  department . 
(2) An out -of-state vendor, holding a direct shipper permit  issued by the Department of 
Alcoholic Beverage Control, located outside of California, which sells or transfers filled 
beverage containers to California consumers  shall, pursuant to section 14560(a)(4)(A) 
of the Act, be deemed to be the distributor for payment of the redemption payment and 
shall be responsible for the registration, recordkeeping, reporting, and payment 
responsibilities described in sections 2301, 2305, 2310, and 2320 , for those filled 
beverage containers . 
(b) A distributor shall contact the Division  department  prior to the initial sale or transfer 
of beverages, as defined by Section section  14504 of the Act. A distributor shall:  
(1) Provide the legal name of the entity and the “Doing Business As” name(s);  
(2) Provide the Federal Tax Identification Number (also known as an Employer 
Identification Number);  
(3) Provide the physical business address;  
(4) Provide the mailing address;  
(5) Provide, if applicable, additional business addresses, including:  
(A) Rented, leased, or owned California warehouse(s);  
(B) Sales office(s);  
(C) Corporate office(s); and  
(D) Other.  
(6) Provide primary and secondary contact information, including name, title, telephone number, e- mail address, facsimile number, and website, as applicable;  
(7) Indicate the type of business ownership structure:  
(A) Sole Proprietorship;  
(B) Married Co -Ownership;  
(C) Corporation;  
(D) Non Profit Corporation;  
(E) Cooperative;  
(F) Limited Liability Company;  Page 17  of 39 
 (G) General Partnership;  
(H) Limited Partnership;  
(I) Limited Liability Partnership; or  
(J) Other.  
(8) Provide the effective date of beverage sales or transfers in California;  
(9) Indicate if beverages are offered for sale or transfer, or proposed to be offered for 
sale or transfer to common carriers;  
(10) Indicate if free beverage samples are offered, or proposed to be offered in California;  
(11) Provide the types of beverages, their container types, and container sizes offered for sale or transfer, or proposed to be offered for sale or transfer in California;  
(12) Indicate if the beverages for sale or transfer are refillable or nonrefillable;  
(13) Provide the name and location of beverage suppliers in California, including contact information;  
(14) Indicate whether beverages are purchased or supplied from an entity outside of California;  
(15) Identify the entities in California to which beverages are sold or transferred, including distributor contact information, if applicable.  
(16) Provide the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control direct shipper permit 
number, if an out -of-state vendor that sells or transfers filled beverage containers to 
California consumers.  
 
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: 
Sections 14501.5, 14511, 14550, 14560 and 14574, Public Resources Code.  
 
 
Section  2305. Recordkeeping  
A distributor shall maintain the following records by individual sale or transfer and in 
accordance with the general requirements set forth in section 2085 of subchapter 2 of 
these regulations  Regulations . 
(a) Receipt of Beverage Containers. A distributor shall maintain records, by individual 
sale or transfer, of all beverage containers received, including, but not limited to,  all 
containers which bear the message as required specified  in Section  section 14561 of 
the Act. The records shall contain all of the following information:  Page 18  of 39 
 (1) The quantity received by material type, of beverage containers, including , but not 
limited to,  all containers which bear the message as required specified in Section  
section 14561 of the Act . 
(2) The full name and address of the beverage manufacturer or other originating person; 
and 
(3) The date the beverage containers, including, but not limited to,  all containers  which 
bear the message as required  specified in Section  section 14561 of the Act, were 
received by the distributor.  
(b) Sale or Transfer of Beverage Containers. A distributor shall maintain records, by i
ndividual sale or transfer, of all beverage containers,  including , but not limited to,  all 
containers which bear the message as required specified  in Section  section 14561 of 
the Act on all CRV beverage containers, and refillable beverage containers sold or transferred to other distributors, dealers, or consumers. The records shall contain all of the following information:  
(1) The quantity by material type of all beverage containers,  in
 cluding , but not limited to, 
all containers which bear the message as required specified  in Section section 14561 of 
the Act, and refillable beverage containers;  
(2) The full name and address (and the shipping or destination name and address, if di
fferent) of the dealer, consumer, or other distributor to whom the beverage containers, 
including, but not limited to,  refillable beverage containers  and containers which bear 
the message as required specified  in Section  section 14561 of the Act, were sold or 
transferred; and  
(3) The date(s) the beverage containers,  i ncluding, but not limited to,  all the containers 
which bear the message as required specified  in Section  section 14561 of the Act, and 
refillable beverage containers, were sold or transferred.  
(c) The Distributor Report and Payments to the Division  de partment . A distributor shall 
maintain the Distributor Report and payment records prepared pursuant to sections 2310 and 2320 of this subchapter.  
(d) Rejected Containers. A distributor shall maintain records of any recycling, processing, or other disposition of rejected containers and any payments therefor. These records shall include receipts or statements signed by the recycling center, processor,  or other recipient. Such receipts shall state the weight by material type of the 
rejected containers an d any payment made or credit granted therefor.  
(e) A distributor shall maintain records of any pay on behalf of agreements, including:  
(1) Copy of the signed agreement for each distributor.  
(2) For distributors that are reporting on behalf of other distributors:  Page 19  of 39 
 (A) Number of containers reported for each distributor by each distributor’s department -
issued identification number by month.  
(B) CRV paid by container material type reported for each distributor by each 
distributor’s department -issued identification number by month.   
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: 
Sections 14537, 14550(b), 14550(c), 14561 and 14572.5, Public Resources Code.  
 
Section  2310. Reporting 
(a) A distributor shall prepare and submit to the Division  department  the Distributor 
Report, in accordance with the general requirements for reporting contained in section 
2090 of these regulations  Regulations  and Section  section 14550 of the Act.  
(1) In accordance with the requirements as set forth in Section  section 14574 of the Act, 
the Distributor Report for sales or transfer of beverage containers shall be submitted to 
the Division  department  consistent with the payment schedule established in that 
section.  
(2) The Distributor Report shall contain all of the following information:  
(A) The distributor's name, address, contact person, and telephone number of the 
contact person;  
(B) The distributor's assigned identification number beginning with the prefix “DS”.  
(C) The reporting period;  
(D) The total number of beverage containers, by material type and size, including, but 
not limited to,  all containers which bear the message as required  specified  in Section 
section 14561 of the Act, sold or transferred;  
(E) Redemption payment and administrative fee:  
1. The redemption payment for each material type by size, and  
2. The total redemption payment,  
3. The administrative fee deducted, and  
4. The total due to the Division  department ; 
(F) The total number and total empty weight of refillable beverage containers sold, 
transferred, and returned to the distributor. Each of these items shall be reported by 
material type; and  
(G) The signature of an authorized representative and date signed.  Page 20  of 39 
 (b) For distributors with a pay on behalf of agreement and reporting on behalf of other 
distributors, the report shall:  
(1) Separately identify the number of containers by material type and size for each 
distributor by each distributor’s department -issued identification number by month.  
(2) Separately identify the redemption payment by container material type and size for 
each distributor by each distributor’s department -issued identification number by month.  
(3) Total of all containers and redemption payments to be paid for the reporting period 
by material type and size.  
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: 
Sections 14501, 14505, 14550(b), 14550(c), 14560, 14561 and 14574, Public 
Resources Code.  
 
Section  2320. Payments  
(a) The distributor shall pay to the Division  department  the total redemption payment for 
all beverage containers,  including , but not limited to,  all containers which bear the 
message as required specified  in Section  section 14561 of the Act, sold or transferred to 
dealers or consumers, less the administrative fee authorized in Section section 14574 of 
the Act. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this subchapter, this administrative fee 
shall not be deducted from the calculated redemption payment, if the Division  
department  calculates the redemption payment owed by the distributor to the Division  
department . 
(b) Redemption Payments. The distributor shall compute the total redemption payment, 
by material type, by multiplying the number of beverage containers, including, but not 
limited to,  all containers which bear the message as required specified in Section  
section 14561 of the Act, reported pursuant to section 2310(a), by the currently effective 
redemption payment per container for that material type. The currently effective 
redemption payment shall also be applicable for all containers, including,  but not limited 
to, those  which bear the message as required  specified  in Section  section 14561 of the 
Act. 
(c) The redemption payment per container is determined by the Division  department  
pursuant to section 14560 of the Act and section 2900(b) of subchapter 12 of these 
regulations  Regulations . 
(d) The sum of the individual redemption payments by material type computed pursuant 
to subsection subdivision  (b), shall equal the total redemption payment for the reporting 
period.  
(e) Total Payment Due. The total payment due to the Division  department  for each 
reporting period is calculated by subtracting the administrative fee computed pursuant Page 21  of 39 
 to Section section  14574(a) of the Act from the total redemption payment computed 
pursuant to subsection subdivision  (b). 
(f) Recycling Center Handling Fee. The distributor shall negotiate a handling fee with 
each recycling center which returns or causes to be returned empty refillable beer or 
other refillable malt containers.  
(g) Redemption Payment Due Date. The redemption payment for sales or transfers of 
beverage containers is due to the Division  department  in accordance with the 
requirements set forth in Section section  14574 of the Act.  
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: 
Sections 14505, 14523, 14560, 14561, 14572.5 and 14574, Public Resources Code.  
 
Subchapter 5. Processors (§ 2400 et seq.)  
Section  2400. Operation Standards  
(a) All certified processors shall operate in accordance with all of the following requirements:  
(1) Processors certified by the Division  department  shall begin operation within sixty 
(60) calendar days of approval of the certification. Failure to begin operation within sixty (60) calendar days shall result in invalidation of the certification by the Division  
department .  
(2) (A) The processor shall accept one or more type(s) of redeemable beverage 
container(s).  
(B) A  pr ocessor  that accepts plastic  beverage  containers  shall accept  bags  in boxes,  
multi -layer  pouches,  and paperboard  cartons.  
(3) Certified processors shall redeem empty beverage containers from any certified operators of recycling centers, dropoff or collection programs, or community service programs and operators of curbside programs which have been issued an identification number in accordance with these regulations  Regulations . Payments shall be made in 
accordance with section 2430 of these regulations  Regulations .  
(4) Certified processors shall make payments and invoice the Division  department  
within the time periods specified in article 3 of this subchapter.  
(5) Certified processors shall cancel redeemable beverage containers in any one or m
ore of the manners prescribed in section 2000(a)(4) of these regulations  Regulations . 
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5(b) and 14536(b), Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 14504, 14539, 14573, 14573.5 and 14573.6, Public Resources Code.  
 Page 22  of 39 
 Section 2401. Load Inspection Requirements  
(a) Certified processors shall inspect each load of containers, subject to the Act, 
delivered to the processor, for which refund value is claimed, to determine whether the load is eligible for any refund value and, if so, to determine whether the load is segregated or commingled, as follows:  
(1) For any load delivered to a processor from a dropoff or collection program, community service program, curbside program or recycling center, each processor taking delivery of the material shall visually inspect each load of material by monitoring the unloading and/or conveyor process to determine eligibility and whether the load is segregated or commingled.  
(b) (1) In addition to the requirements of section 2110 of these regulations  Regulations , 
a load of aluminum material shall be deemed not eligible for any refund value if there are pieces of broken, densified bales or biscuits of aluminum beverage containers within the load. This does not include cans which have merely been flattened. A load of plastic material shall be deemed not eligible for any refund value, if pieces of bales of plastic are found in the load.  
(2) E
ach bag in box in a load of bags in boxes shall be intact for the load to be eligible 
for the refund value. “Intact” means that the interior flexible bag is connected to the 
dispensing valve and inside of the exterior box. A load of bags in box es shall be deemed 
not eligible for any refund value if the load contains any individual interior flexible bag, 
dispensing valve, or exterior box  that is separated from the other components required 
for the bag in box to be intact . 
(3) A load of beverage containers shall be deemed not eligible for any refund value if a 
machine- readable indicia included on a beverage container in the load pursuant to 
section 2205 of these Regulations is rendered incapable of being scanned.  
(c) Once eligibility is determined, payment shall be calculated pursuant to section 2430 of these regulations  Regulations . 
(d) All out -of-state material, whether labeled with the message required  specified  in 
Section  section 14561 of the Act or not, and all rejected and line breakage containers 
are not eligible for any refund value payments.  
(e) Notwithstanding Section  s ection 2530(b)(1) of these regulations  Regulations , a 
certified processor shall not inspect, weigh or receive a load of material subject to the Act from a recycling center unless and until the shipper's section of the shipping report is completed and accompanies the load of material delivered to the certified processor's 
site. 
(f) All rejected, line breakage or out -of-s
 tate containers in the load, whether labeled or 
not with the message required  specified in Section  1451  section 14561  of the Act, must 
be excluded from the received weight of the load.  Page 23  of 39 
 Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: 
Sections 14504, 14539 and 14553, Public Resources Code.  
 
Subchapter 6. Recycling Centers (§ 2500 et seq.)  
Section  2500.  Operation Standards . 
(a) With the exception of recycling centers which meet the criteria for grandfathering, all 
certified recycling centers shall operate in accordance with all of the following 
requirements:  
(1) Recycling centers certified by the Division  dep artment  shall begin operation within 
sixty (60) calendar days of approval of the certification. Failure to begin operating within sixty (60) calendar days shall result in invalidation of the certification by the Division  
department . 
(2) The recycling center shall accept from customers all of the following:  
(A) All types of redeemable beverage containers; and  
(B) With the exception of reverse vending machines, refillable beer and malt beverage containers.  
(3) The recycling center shall make all payments in accordance with section 2535 of these regulations  Regulations . 
(4) Unless an exception is provided for elsewhere in this Chapter, each certified recycling center shall be open for business during the following hours:  
(A) At least thirty (30) hours per week, and  
(B) At least five (5) hours per week shall be other than 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday; and  
(C) Up to fifteen (15) hours each week shall be other than 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday if the Division  department , subsequent to a public hearing, 
determines that it is necessary to further the recycling goals specified in Section  section 
14501 of the Act. In making its determination, the Division  department  shall consider, 
but not be limited to, the following:  
1. Convenience to the public,  
2. Alternative recycling opportunities available to the public, and  
3. If the Division  department  has received three or more complaints against the certified 
recycling center regarding its operating hours outside of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Page 24  of 39 
 (b) A recycling center which is staffed and is not a reverse vending machine shall have 
an employee present during its posted hours and shall display a sign having a minimum size of two feet by two feet (576 square inches) informing the public that the rec ycling 
center is open for business. Where local zoning or ordinance restricts the size of the sign to less than two feet by two feet, the sign shall be the maximum size allowable. Where the physical location of the posted sign restricts the size of the sign, a sign 
varying from the specifications contained in this section may be posted if requested in 
writing and approved in writing by the Division  department . The sign shall contain, at a 
minimum, the word “OPEN” in lettering at least 10 inches in height.  
(1) If the recycling center consists of dropoff receptacles with refund value payment occurring elsewhere on the property, the operator of the recycling center shall take the following actions:  
(A) A sign shall be placed on or at the front of the receptacles with lettering of at least ⅜ 
inch in height which informs the customer that all types of empty beverage containers 
will be accepted and redeemed at all open check -out stands, or exactly where on the 
property the customer may redeem the beverage containers.  
(B) A person shall be present during the hours posted at the recycling center to inspect the empty beverage containers pursuant to Article 3 of this subchapter and pay customers the refund value.  
(C) A sign shall be posted during the hours open for business at the designated area 
where the public may redeem beverage containers. The sign shall contain, at a 
minimum, the words “OPEN” and “RECYCLING CENTER.” The word “OPEN” shall consist of lettering at least 10 inches in height. The words “RECYCLING CENTER” shall be on a separate line and consist of lettering at least 3 ½ inches in height.  
(c) An operator of a recycling center who does not accept all types of redeemable beverage containers may continue to do so and shall be certified as a recycling center, provided all of the following conditions are met:  
(1) The recycling center was operating in the same location on January 1, 1986, or if it is a reverse vending machine, the machine was operational on January 1, 1986;  
(2) The recycling center did not accept all types of redeemable beverage containers at 
the same location as of January 1, 1986;  
(3) The recycling center continues to redeem, at a minimum, those beverage containers 
it accepted at the same location as of January 1, 1986; and  
(d) A recycling center which meets the criteria to be grandfathered shall make payments in accordance with section 2535 of these regulations  Regulations . 
(e) Each certified recycling center which does not utilize a reverse vending machine shall post the following near the certification sign provided by the Division  department  
and in a conspicuous location which can be easily seen by the public:  Page 25  of 39 
 (1) A legible sign indicating its hours of operation; and  
(2) A refund price sign indicating the prices paid by weight or per container and by 
material type ( i.e. such as  aluminum, glass, plastic , or bimetal , bag in box, multi -layer  
pouch, or paperboard carton). A refund price sign shall meet the following specifications:  
(A) Dimensions. The sign shall be two feet by two feet (576 square inches).  
(B) Content. In addition to the prices paid as required in subsection (e)(2) above, the 
sign shall contain, at a minimum, the statements as indicated in Figure 9. A refund price sign varying from the specifications of this section may be posted if requested in writing and approved in writing by the Division  department . 
* Refund is not paid for packaging, contamination such as dirt or moisture, nor beverage containers not properly labeled with the California redemption value message.  
* This recycler will discount the refund value, and may discount scrap value for loads of 
containers which include nonredemption material.  
* The consumer has the right to:  
a. Accept a discounted refund and/or scrap price.  
b. Separate refund from nonrefund material.  
c. Take material back.  
Figure 9.  
(f) Each certified recycling center utilizing a reverse vending machine shall post the 
following on each machine near the certification sign provided by the Division  
department : 
(1) A legible sign indicating its hours of operation, and  
(2) A refund price sign or decal indicating the prices paid by weight or per container for each material type accepted by that reverse vending machine. The refund price sign or decal shall be at a minimum 15 square inches with lettering of at least ⅜ inch in height. 
A refund price sign or decal not meeting the requirements of this section may be posted if requested in writing and approved in writing by the Division  department . 
(3) A sign which specifies the method approved by the Division  department  for 
redeeming empty beverage containers which are odd- sized, made of materials other 
than aluminum, glass or plastic, or otherwise not accepted by the reverse vending machine or if the reverse vending machine is out of order. If in- store redemption is the 
alternative method, a sign which is at a minimum 120 square inches with lettering of at least ½ inch in height shall be posted which specifies that containers will be redeemed 
at all  open cash registers or the sign must designate exactly where redemption will 
occur. Page 26  of 39 
 (A) If beverage containers are not redeemed at all open registers, a sign shall be posted 
where refund value payment occurs within the store. The sign shall contain, at a minimum, the words “Redeem CA beverage containers here”, and consist of lettering at least 3 inches in height.  
(g) The operator of a certified recycling center shall maintain records and submit reports regarding redemption activities in compliance with Article 3 of this subchapter.  
(h) Notwithstanding section 2060(e) of these regulations  Regulations , if all of the 
requirements of section 2525(k) are met, a certified recycling center may collect, and pay refund value for, empty beverage containers at a church, school, business where beverages are consumed, or other community service organization.  
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5(b) and 14536(b), Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 14501(i), 14515.6, 14538, 14571, 14571.3, 14572(a), (b) and (c) and 14572.5, Public Resources Code.  
 
Section  2501. Load Inspection Requirements  
(a) Certified recycling centers shall inspect each load of containers, subject to the Act, 
delivered to the recycling center, for which refund value is claimed, to determine 
whether the load is eligible for any refund value and, if so, to determine whether  the 
load is segregated or commingled, as follows:  
(1) For transactions with consumers, the recycling center shall remove the containers 
from any bag, box or other receptacle used to deliver the material to the recycling center 
and visually inspect the containers prior to determining the basis for payment and 
paying the seller. In no case shall a certified recycling center pay or claim the refund 
value for any material not inspected by the recycling center.  
(2) For any load delivered to a recycling center, from a dropoff or collection program, 
community service program, curbside program or other recycling center, each recycling 
center taking delivery of the material shall visually inspect each load of material by 
monitoring the unloading and/or conveyor process to determine eligibility and whether 
the load is segregated or commingled.  
(b) In addition to the requirements of section 2110 of these regulations  Regulations , a 
load of material shall be deemed not eligible for any refund value if any one of the 
following conditions exist:  
(1) There are pieces of broken, densified bales or biscuits of aluminum beverage 
containers within the load. This does not include cans which have merely been 
flattened.  
(2) Pieces of bales of plastic are found in the load.  
(3) The motor vehicle, if any, used to deliver the load has a license plate from any 
foreign country, or any state other than California, unless all of the following conditions 
are met:  
(A) The person delivering the load is not a noncertified recycler, as defined at Section  
section 14520.6 of the Act; and,  Page 27  of 39 
 (B) The total refund value of material delivered by any one person per day does not 
exceed fifty dollars ($50.00); and,  
(C) The load is not ineligible pursuant to subsection (b)(1), above.  
(4) Each bag in box in a load of bags in boxes shall be intact for the load to be eligible 
for the refund value. “Intact” means that the interior flexible bag is connected to the 
dispensing valve and inside of the exterior box. A load of bags in boxes shal l be deemed 
not eligible for any refund value if the load contains any individual interior flexible bag, 
dispensing valve, or exterior box that is separated from the other components required 
for the bag in box to be intact.  
(5) Bags in boxes , multi -layer pouches, and paperboard cartons shall be shipped 
separately from other container types. Bags in boxes, multi -layer pouches, and 
paperboard cartons shall not  be commingled.  
(6) A load of beverage containers shall be deemed not eligible for any refund value if a 
machine- readable indicia included on a beverage container in the load pursuant to 
section 2205 of these Regulations is rendered incapable of being scanned.  
(c) Once eligibility is determined payment shall be calculated pursuant to section 
2535(d), of these regulations  Regulations . 
(d) All out -of-state material, whether labeled with the message required  specified  in 
Section  section 14561 of the Act or not, and all rejected and line breakage containers 
are not eligible for any refund value payments.  
(e) All rejected and line breakage containers in a load delivered from another recycling 
center, dropoff or collection program, community service program or curbside program, 
whether labeled or not with the message required  specified  in Section  section 14561 of 
the Act, must be excluded from the received weight of the load.  
(f) Certified recycling centers shall not receive, accept, or take delivery from any source 
material that the certified recycling center knows, or should know, was imported into this 
State, whether labeled with the message required  specified  in Section  section 14561 of 
the Act or not. All loads containing out -of-state material are not eligible for any refund 
value payments.  
(g) Loads received from consumers shall have rejected or line breakage containers 
removed from the load or the load is not eligible for any refund value payments.  
 
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5, 14536, 14596 and 14599, Public Resources Code. R
eference: Sections 14504, 14538, 14539, 14539.5, 14553, 14572(d)(2), 14595, 
14595.4, 14595.5, 14596 and 14597, Public Resources Code.  
 
Section  2535. Payments to Consumers, Curbside Programs, Community Service 
Programs and Dropoff or Collection Programs  
(a) Recycling centers shall pay on delivery the refund value for every empty beverage 
container not donated to the recycling center.  
(b) For deliveries to a recycling center, except reverse vending machines:  Page 28  of 39 
 (1) The (A) Except as specified in subparagraph (B), the  consumer has the option of 
being paid based on count for up to 50 empty beverage containers of each material 
type.  
(B) The consumer has the option of being paid based on count for up to 25 empty bag 
in box, plastic resin #1- 7 pouch, multi -layer pouch, or paperboard carton beverage 
containers.  
(2) The recycler may pay based on count for all deliveries of empty beverage containers received from consumers.  
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, recycling centers shall not pay dropoff or collection, community service, and curbside programs more than the relevant commingled rate.  
(d) Calculation of Payment.  
(1) If the material received from consumers is segregated, as determined by the load 
inspection required by section 2501 of these regulations  Regulations , and payment is 
based upon weight, payment shall be calculated by multiplying the actual weight of the 
empty beverage containers, by the applicable segregated refund value per pound for the relevant material type.  
(2) If the payment is based on the actual number of empty beverage containers, the payment shall be based upon the following:  
(A) in the case of recycling centers other than a reverse vending machine, the number 
of the empty beverage containers, multiplied by the refund value per empty beverage 
container for the relevant material type and size; or,  
(B) in the case of a reverse vending machine, the number of empty beverage 
containers, multiplied by the refund value per empty beverage container for the relevant 
material type and size. If the reverse vending machine accepts empty beverage containers in gross, rather than by individual containers, and pays based on weight, the payment shall be based on the applicable refund value per pound rate.  
(3) For commingled materials delivered from a dropoff or collection program, community service program or curbside program, payment shall be based on the received weight of the commingled material, excluding the weight of line breakage, rejected and out -of-
state material, multiplied by the applicable commingled rate, or the Division’s  
department’s  approved individual commingled rate.  
(4) For commingled materials delivered from another recycling center, payment shall be based on the received weight of the commingled material, excluding the weight of line breakage, rejected and out -of-state material, multiplied by the applicable commingled 
rate. Page 29  of 39 
 (5) For commingled materials delivered from consumers, payment shall be based on the 
received weight of the material, multiplied by the applicable commingled rate.  
(e) Recycling centers shall have the option to refuse to accept empty beverage containers which, in the opinion of the recycling center, are excessively contaminated with dirt, moisture, or other foreign substances (“shrinkage”). Alternatively, recycling centers may adjust downward the refund value per pound used to calculate payment by the ratio of such substances to empty beverage containers.  
(f) A certified recycler shall not pay the refund value to, or claim refund value for any material received from any person, operation or entity who is not certified by the Division  department , delivering a load of material in excess of  50 pounds of bag in box,  
25 pounds of  multi -layer pouch or paperboard carton beverage containers,  100 pounds 
of aluminum  or plastic  beverage containers, or 1,000 2,000 pounds of glass beverage 
containers, per day.  This limitation is applicable to all transactions, including those 
performed pursuant to section 2500(h) of these regulations  Regulations . 
(1) It is a violation of this Section  section for a recycling center to split loads in excess of 
the aforementioned weights, or accept during any one day an aggregate total of 
material in excess of the aforementioned weights from any person not certified by the 
Division  department . 
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5 and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: 
Sections 14552(a), 14572 and 14572.5, Public Resources Code.  
 
Subchapter 11.1. Out -Of-State Importation (§ 2830 et seq.)  
§ 2830. Definitions  
(a) Notwithstanding the definitions provided in the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act and Section section 2000 of these regulations  
Regulations , the following definitions shall apply whenever the terms are used in this 
subchapter.  
(1) “Empty beverage container material” means glass, plastic, aluminum , o r bimetal , 
bag in box, multi -layer pouch, or paperboard carton beverage containers or pieces of 
beverage containers, whether or not they are labeled with the message required  
specified  in Section  section 14561 of the Act, that:  
(A) Have the seal or closure installed by the manufacturer broken or removed; and  
(B) Are imported into this State.  
(2) “Imported Material Report” means the report required by Section section 2835 of 
these regulations  Regulations . Page 30  of 39 
 (3) “Persons importing empty beverage container material” means any person bringing 
or transporting empty beverage container material into this State and any persons responsible for hiring, paying, directing, contributing to, participating in, or otherwise influencing others to bring or transport empty beverage container material into this State.  
(4) “Persons receiving imported empty beverage container material” means any person that takes delivery of empty beverage container material that was imported into this State and any persons responsible for hiring, paying, directing, contributing to, participating in, or otherwise influencing others to take delivery of empty beverage 
container material imported into this State.  
(5) “Proof of inspection” means a written document issued by a California Department of Food and Agriculture inspector, Division  department  staff person, law enforcement 
officer, or other appropriate official after a load of empty beverage container material 
passes inspection for entry into this State.  
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5(b), 14536, 14596 and 14599, Public Resources Code. 
Reference: Sections 14512, 14536.5, 14553(b), 14561, 14595, 14595.4 and 14596, 
Public Resources Code.  
 
Section  2831. Operating Standards  
(a) Persons importing more than 25 pounds of aluminum, bimetal , or plastic , 10 pounds 
of bag in box, or 5 pounds of multi -layer pouch or paperboard carton  empty beverage 
container material, or more than 250 pounds of glass empty beverage container 
material, into this State for storage, sale, transfer or export shall operate in accordance 
with all of the following requirements.  
(1) Persons importing empty beverage container material in a motor vehicle shall enter 
this State only through an open and staffed plant quarantine inspection station 
maintained pursuant to Section  section 5341 of the Food and Agricultural Code.  
(2) Persons importing empty beverage container material shall complete and sign all 
appropriate sections of the Imported Material Report for each load of imported empty 
beverage container material entering this State.  
(3) Persons importing empty beverage container material shall maintain copies of all 
Imported Material Reports, proofs of inspection, and other documentation, and shall 
provide copies to officials inspecting and persons receiving the material, in accordanc e 
with the requirements set forth in this Subchapter and Sections  sections  2085 and 2090 
of these regulations  Regulations . The requirement to provide and maintain these 
records is in addition to the documentation requirements of any other laws applicable to 
the storage, transportation, delivery, sale, or transfer of the material.  Page 31  of 39 
 (4) Persons importing empty beverage container material shall not deliver any imported 
empty beverage container material to a facility registered by the Division  department  as 
a curbside program or certified by the Division  department  as a recycling center, dropoff 
or collection program, or community service program.  
(5) Persons importing empty beverage container material may deliver imported empty 
beverage container material to a certified processor, including the processor at a dual -
certified entity, but the material is ineligible for refund value or other recycling program 
payments. Dual -certified entities shall receive empty beverage container material 
imported into this State only as a processor.  
(6) Persons importing empty beverage container material may deliver the material to a 
junk dealer, as defined in Section section  21601 of the Business and Professions Code, 
that is not registered by the Division  department  as a curbside program or certified by 
the Division  department  as a recycling center, dropoff  or collection program, or 
community service program, but the material is ineligible for refund value or other 
recycling program payments.  
(A) Aluminum empty beverage container material imported into this State and delivered, 
sold, or transferred to a junk dealer is ineligible for refund value and other recycling 
program payments and shall be handled as nonferrous material subject to the laws  
governing scrap metals and alloys in accordance with article 3 of chapter 9 of division 8 
of the Business and Professions Code (commencing with Section  section 21600).  
(7) Persons importing empty beverage container material weighing more than 100 
pounds shall obtain and retain a weight ticket issued by a weighmaster licensed, 
certified, registered, or otherwise officially credentialed by the applicable jurisdiction 
descr ibing the material and indicating the weight for each individual load of empty 
beverage container material.  A separate weight ticket shall be prepared and retained for 
each load by material type. The weight tickets shall be maintained attached to the 
corre sponding Imported Material Report.  
(8) Persons importing empty beverage container material shall not receive any refund 
value or other recycling program payments for the material.  
(9) Persons importing empty beverage container material shall cooperate fully with any 
California Department of Food and Agriculture inspector, Division  department  staff 
person, law enforcement officer, or other appropriate official to fulfill the purposes of 
Section  section 14596 of the Act and these regulations  Regulations , including declaring 
the material at the inspection station, providing an Imported Material Report with the 
appropriate sections completed and the proper supporting documents attached, offering 
the material for inspection, following directions for completing the inspection, preparing, 
submitting, and maintaining the required records, making available for review and 
examination all records related to the material, providing full, true and correct 
information, delivering the material with all required documentation to the destination Page 32  of 39 
 indicated on the Imported Material Report, and granting access to records, premises, 
equipment, facilities, and operations.  
(b) Persons receiving imported empty beverage container material shall operate in 
accordance with all of the following requirements.  
(1) Persons receiving imported empty beverage container material shall not take 
delivery of any imported empty beverage container material that is not accompanied by 
a proof of inspection and an Imported Material Report that has the appropriate sections 
completed, has the proper supporting documents attached, correctly identifies the 
delivery location, and accurately describes the material.  
(2) Persons receiving imported empty beverage container material shall inspect each 
load of material to determine whether the material matches the description on the 
accompanying Imported Material Report.  
(3) Persons receiving imported empty beverage container material shall prepare weight 
tickets describing the material and indicating the weight for each individual load of 
imported empty beverage container material received. A separate weight ticket shall be 
prepared for each material type received. Weight tickets for loads of material weighing 
more than 100 pounds shall be issued by a weighmaster licensed pursuant to Chapter 7 
of Division 5 of the Business and Professions Code (commencing with section 1270 0). A 
copy of each weight ticket shall be provided to the person delivering the material.  
(4) Persons receiving imported empty beverage container material shall complete and 
sign all appropriate sections of the Imported Material Report upon taking delivery of the 
material.  
(5) Persons receiving imported empty beverage container material shall not pay, claim, 
or receive any refund value or other recycling program payments for the material.  
(6) Persons receiving imported empty beverage container material shall cooperate fully 
with any California Department of Food and Agriculture inspector, Division  department  
staff person, law enforcement officer, or other appropriate official to fulfill the purposes 
of Section section  14596 of the Act and these regulations  Regulations , including 
preparing and completing all required documentation, providing full, true and correct 
information, and granting access to records, premises, equipment, facilities, and 
operations.  
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5(b), 14536, 14596 and 14599, Public Resources Code. 
Reference: Sections 14538(d)(5), 14538(d)(6), 14539(d)(5), 14539(d)(6), 14539.5(b), 14551.5, 14552, 14553, 14572, 14573.6, 14595, 14595.4, 14595.5 and 14596, Public 
Resour ces Code.  
 
Section  2831.1. Load Inspections upon Entering California in a Motor Vehicle Page 33  of 39 
 (a) Pursuant to Section  section 14596 of the Act, persons importing empty beverage 
container material containing more than 25 pounds of aluminum, bimetal , or plastic , 10 
pounds of bag in box, or 5 pounds of multi -layer pouch or paperboard carton  empty 
beverage container material, or more than 250 pounds of glass empty beverage 
container material using a motor vehicle shall, upon entering this State:  
(1) Pass through the nearest open and staffed plant quarantine inspection station 
maintained pursuant to Section  section 5341 of the Food and Agricultural Code; and  
(2) Declare that empty beverage container material is being imported into this State and 
submit the material for inspection; and  
(3) Provide to a California Department of Food and Agriculture inspector, Division  
department  staff person, law enforcement officer, or other appropriate official an 
Imported Material Report that has the appropriate sections completed, has the proper 
supporting documents attached, correctly identifies the delivery location, and accurately 
describes the material; and  
(4) Obtain from the California Department of Food and Agriculture inspector, Division  
department  staff person, law enforcement officer, or other appropriate official a copy of 
the Im bat with the appropriate sections completed by the official to record information 
about the inspection of the material; and  
(A) A copy of an Imported Material Report with the appropriate sections completed and 
all required supporting documents attached shall be in the possession of the driver of 
the vehicle at all times while the imported empty beverage container material is being 
transported in this State; and  
(5) Obtain from the California Department of Food and Agriculture inspector, Division  
department  staff person, law enforcement officer, or other appropriate official a proof of 
inspection of the empty beverage container material; and  
(A) The proof of inspection shall be in the possession of the driver of the vehicle at all 
times while the imported empty beverage container material is being transported in this 
State; and  
(6) Proceed immediately and directly to a secondary inspection location when directed 
to do so by a California Department of Food and Agriculture inspector, Division  
department  staff person, law enforcement officer, or other appropriate official, and 
present the empty beverage container material for inspection immediately upon arrival.  
(b) After meeting the requirements of subsection subdivision  (a) above, persons 
importing empty beverage container material using a motor vehicle shall proceed with 
copies of the Imported Material Report, proof of inspection, and any other required 
documents to promptly deliver the empty beverage container material to the destination 
indicated on the report.  Page 34  of 39 
 Authority cited: Sections 14530.5(b), 14536, 14536.5, 14596 and 14599, Public 
Resources Code. Reference: Section 14596, Public Resources Code.  
 
Section  2831.5. Prohibition Against Entering State Without Passing Through Inspection 
Station, Providing and Maintaining Proper Documentation, and Passing Inspection  
No person shall enter this State with empty beverage container material containing 
more than 25 pounds of aluminum, bimetal , or plastic , 10 pounds of bag in box, or 5 
pounds of multi -layer pouch or paperboard carton empty beverage container material, 
or more than 250 pounds of glass empty beverage container material using a motor 
vehicle without passing through an open and staffed plant quarantine inspection station 
maintained pursuant to Section  section 5341 of the Food and Agricultural Code, 
declaring the material, submitting the material for inspection, providing an Imported 
Material Report with the appropriate sections completed and the proper supporting 
documents attached, and passing all required inspections . 
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5(b), 14536, 14596 and 14599, Public Resources Code. 
Reference: Section 14596, Public Resources Code.  
 
Section  2834. Recordkeeping  
Persons importing more than 25 pounds of aluminum, bimetal , or plastic , 10 pounds of  
bag in box,  or 5 pounds of  multi -layer pouch or paperboard carton empty beverage 
container material, or more than 250 pounds of glass empty beverage container 
material, shall maintain the following records in accordance with this Article and the 
general requirements set forth in Sections sections  2085 and 2090 of these regulations  
Regulations . Records shall be maintained for at least five years following their 
preparation, in accordance with Section  section  2085(b) of these regulations  
Regulations . 
(a) Imported Material Reports. Persons importing empty beverage container material 
shall retain copies of all Imported Material Reports prepared, submitted, or received 
pursuant to these regulations  Regulations . The Imported Material Reports shall be 
maintained with all other corresponding documents attached, including proofs of 
inspection and weight tickets.  
(b) Proofs of Inspection. Persons importing empty beverage container material shall 
maintain copies of all proofs of inspection received pursuant to Section section 2831.1 
of these regulations  Regulations . The proofs of inspection shall be maintained attached 
to the corresponding Imported Material Report.  
(c) Weight Tickets. Persons importing empty beverage container material shall prepare 
and maintain weight tickets indicating the material types(s) and weight(s) of each Page 35  of 39 
 individual load of imported empty beverage container material. The weight tickets shall 
be maintained attached to the corresponding Imported Material Report.  
(d) Location of Records. Records of persons importing empty beverage container 
material shall be kept at the address of the person preparing the report that is provided 
in the signature section of the Imported Material Report required by Section  section 
2835(a)(6) of these regulations  Regulations . Records may be moved to and kept at a 
different location if notice is given to the Division  department  pursuant to Section section  
2085(a)(3) of these regulations  Regulations . 
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5(b), 14536, 14596 and 14599, Public Resources Code. 
Reference: Sections 14553, 14595, 14595.4, 14595.5, 14596 and 14597, Public Resources Code.  
 
Section  2835. Reporting 
Persons importing empty beverage container material and persons receiving imported 
empty beverage container material in excess of the minimum weights specified in 
Section  section 14596(a) of the Act shall prepare the applicable sections of the Imported 
Material Report described in this Section  section for each load of empty beverage 
container material imported into California. A separate Imported Material Report shall be 
prepared for each material type entering this State. Each Imported Material Report and 
all related documents shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements outlined in 
this Article and Sections  sections 2085 and 2090 of these regulations  Regulations . 
Notwithstanding Section  section 2090(d)(1) of these regulations  Regulations , persons 
importing empty beverage container material and persons receiving imported empty 
beverage container material that have no certification number or Seller's Permit Number 
may submit Imported Material Reports without obtaining an identification numb er from 
the Division  department . 
(a) Persons importing empty beverage container material shall prepare and provide to a 
California Department of Food and Agriculture inspector, Division  department  staff 
person, law enforcement officer, or other appropriate official upon entry to this State a 
hardcopy printout of an Imported Material Report with the appropriate sections 
completed, whether or not the report was created or submitted electronically, tha t 
includes all of the following:  
(1) A description of the empty beverage container material, including:  
(A) The type of material, such as, aluminum, glass, plastic, or bimetal , bag in box, multi -
layer pouch, or paperboard carton; and  
(B) The condition of the material, such as, loose, baled, densified, shredded, flaked, or 
other conditions; and  
(C) The weight of the material; and  Page 36  of 39 
 (D) How the weight was calculated; and  
1. Loads of imported empty beverage container material weighing more than 100 
pounds must be accompanied by a weight ticket prepared by a weighmaster licensed, 
certified, registered, or otherwise officially credentialed by the applicable jurisdiction; 
and 
(E) The percentage of the load that is empty beverage container material.  
(2) Information about the point of origin of the material, including:  
(A) The name, address, phone number, and other contact information of the consignor 
or other person shipping the material; and  
(B) The address where the material was loaded for transportation into California.  
(3) Information about the vehicles and other equipment used to transport the material, 
including:  
(A) The motor vehicle license number and state or country of issuance; and  
(B) The license number and state or country of issuance for any trailer being used; and  
(C) The unit numbers of any shipping containers being used; and  
(D) The type of vehicle used to transport the imported empty beverage container 
material; and  
(E) The year, make, and model of the vehicle used to transport the imported empty 
beverage container material; and  
(F) For vehicles or combinations of vehicles being operated under a rental agreement 
with a term of not more than 30 calendar days, the name, addresses, phone numbers, 
and other contact information of the rental company or other lessor, the vehicle tracking 
ID number, the rental contract number, and the name of the driver indicated on the 
rental contract.  
(4) Information about the vehicle operator, including:  
(A) The name and driver's license number with the state or country of issuance of the 
person driving the vehicle; and  
(B) The signature of the person driving the vehicle with date the driver signed; and  
(C) Whether the vehicle operator is a “for -hire motor carrier” or “private motor carrier” as 
defined in Section section 390.5 of Title title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (49 
Code Fed. Regs. § 390.5); and  
(D) For- hire motor carriers and private motor carriers, as defined above, shall provide 
the following information:  Page 37  of 39 
 1. The name, addresses, phone numbers, and other contact information of the motor 
carrier; and  
2. The USDOT number assigned to the motor carrier by the United States Department 
of Transportation; and  
3. The California Motor Carrier Permit number assigned by the California Department of 
Motor Vehicles pursuant to Section section  34507.5 and Division  division  14.85 of the 
Vehicle Code (commencing with Section section 34600).  
(5) Information about the destination to which the material will be delivered, including:  
(A) The type of facility and business activity conducted at the location, such as, a 
manufacturing facility, certified processor, port or rail terminal, storage yard, warehouse, 
truck terminal, junk dealer, scrap metal dealer, personal residence, undevelop ed parcel, 
or other facility or business type; and  
(B) The complete street address where the material will be delivered; and  
(C) The name, address, phone number, and other contact information of the consignee 
or other person receiving the imported empty beverage container material.  
(6) In accordance with the general requirements outlined in Section  section 2090 of 
these regulations  Regulations , the signature of the person preparing the sections of the 
Imported Materials Report required upon entry to this State and other information, 
including:  
(A) The name, address, phone number, and other contact information of the person 
preparing the report. If the person is preparing the report on behalf of another, the 
name, address, phone number, and other contact information of that person shall also 
be provided; and  
(B) The printed name, title, and signature of the person preparing the report; and  
1. The signature block shall state that the information in the report is true and correct to 
the best knowledge of the person signing the report, the person signing is authorized to 
do so, and the person signing the report acknowledges that empty beverage container 
material imported into California is ineligible for refund value and other recycling 
program payments; and 
(C) The date the report was signed.  
(b) Persons importing empty beverage container material shall provide to the person 
taking delivery of the material copies of the proof of inspection and the Imported 
Material Report with the appropriate sections completed and the proper supporting 
documents attached for each load of imported empty beverage container material 
delivered in this State. The copies shall be provided at the time the material is delivered. 
The requirement to provide these records is in addition to the documentation Page 38  of 39 
 requirements of any other laws applicable to the storage, transportation, delivery, sale, 
or transfer of the material.  
(c) Persons receiving imported empty beverage container material shall, in the course of 
taking delivery of the material, complete all appropriate sections of the Imported 
Material Report that includes all of the following:  
(1) The name, address, phone number, and other contact information of the person 
receiving the imported empty beverage container material; and  
(2) Confirmation that the material is being delivered to the destination indicated on the 
Imported Material Report; and  
(3) Confirmation that the material presented for delivery matches the description of the 
material on the Imported Material Report; and 
(4) The printed name, title, and signature of the person accepting delivery of the 
material; and  
(A) The signature block shall state that the information in the report is true and correct to 
the best knowledge of the person signing the report, the person signing is authorized to 
do so, and the person signing the report acknowledges that empty beverage container 
material imported into California is ineligible for refund value and other recycling 
program payments; and 
(5) The date the report was signed by the person taking delivery.  
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5(b), 14536, 14596 and 14599, Public Resources Code. 
Reference: Sections 14536.5, 14552, 14553, 14595, 14595.4, 14595.5, 14596 and 14597, Public Resources Code.  
 
Subchapter 12. D OR Requirements (§ 2900 et seq.)  
Section  2900. Twenty -Five Cent Redemption Payment and Refund Value  
... 
(b) (1) Notice of redemption payment or refund value. The Division  department  shall 
provide notice of any change pursuant to Section section 14560 of the Act to the 
redemption payment or refund value per container, by material type, as follows.  
(1) (A) T iming: Notice shall be given no less than 30 days prior to the effective date of 
the change.  
(2) (B ) Recipients: Notice shall be mailed to the last known addresses of the following 
parties:  
(A) (i ) Persons certified pursuant to subchapter 2 of these regulations  Regulations . Page 39  of 39 
 (B) (ii) Distributors having submitted a report to the Division  department  within the 
previous 6 months.  
(C) ( iii)  Persons requesting such notice in writing.  
(2) All of the following are subject to a redemption payment and refund value in the 
amount of twenty -five cents ($0.25) : 
(1) Bag in box.  
(2) Multi -layer pouch.  
(3) Plastics #1 -7 pouch containing wine, distilled spirits, or wine and distilled spirit 
cooler.  
(4) Paperboard carton.  
Authority cited: Sections 14530.5(b) and 14536, Public Resources Code. Reference: 
Sections 14551, 14553, 14560 and 14581, Public Resources Code.